ST04 - Drowning in data, starving for evidence-informed decisions: what futures for scientific evidence synthesis?
The "ST04 - Drowning in data, starving for evidence-informed decisions: what futures for scientific evidence synthesis?" is a featured session at the 2026 World Food Forum Flagship Event organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of its Science and Innovation Forum 2026.
Session Overview
The session addresses a critical gap in global food security and agrifood systems transformation: while massive amounts of scientific data are constantly being generated, the mechanisms to synthesize this data into actionable, evidence-informed policy choices remain severely fragmented.
Key discussion points highlighted by the FAO and partner organization 3ie focus on overcoming systemic hurdles in evidence utilization.The agrifood sector lacks the robust, on-demand synthesis platforms seen in climate or biodiversity fields, while addressing diverse stakeholder formats ranging from rapid briefs to technical blueprints. Discussions cover overcoming under-resourced synthesis mechanisms and addressing biases by integrating alternative data streams like grey literature, private-sector data, and Indigenous knowledge.
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